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'']] Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21 , 1948 ) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor . In January 2005 he became the highest grossing actor of all time, as the films he has appeared in have a combined gross of $3.8 billion {Link without Title} . BIOGRAPHY Early life Jackson was born in Washington, D.C . He grew up as an only child, in the factory town of Chattanooga , Tennessee with his mother, Elizabeth Jackson (a factory worker and later a supply buyer for a mental institution), and his maternal grandparents and extended family. His father lived away from the family in Kansas City, Missouri and later died from Alcoholism . Jackson went to a segregated school where, between 3rd and 12th grade, he played the French Horn and Trumpet in the school Orchestra . He later attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia , where he co-founded the "Just Us Theater". Jackson was expelled from the college for two years, although he did receive a Bachelor Of Arts in Drama in 1972 . While attending Morehouse, Jackson, along with several fellow students, participated in a demonstration, taking over a campus space. Martin Luther King, Sr. was in the administration building during the takeover, and wasn't able to get out because of the students' demonstration. {Link without Title} . The protestors released the elder King when he complained of chest pains. Jackson appeared in a few minor acting roles, including Television work, and in 1976 moved to New York City , spending the next decade appearing in stage plays. Career ]] Jackson began appearing in feature films in the late 1980 s, including a brief but memorable appearance in the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy '' Coming To America '', playing a shotgun-toting robber. His performance in '' Jungle Fever '' was so acclaimed that the 1991 Cannes Film Festival created a "Supporting Actor" award just for him. Along with that award, he has won many others including a Silver Berlin Bear, A BAFTA Film Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards . Jackson is perhaps best known for his roles in the Quentin Tarantino movies '' Pulp Fiction '' and '' Jackie Brown '', the Spike Lee movies '' Do The Right Thing '', '' Mo' Better Blues '' and '' Jungle Fever '' and as Jedi Mace Windu in the '' Star Wars '' prequel trilogy. He is usually cast in roles that involve a cool, controlled, "in-the-know" character, many of whom have an aggressive nature. His roles almost always involve a memorable line delivery; Jackson's trademark voice inflection lend heavily to this attribute. In 1995 , Jackson received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as "Jules Winnfield" in 1994 's '' Pulp Fiction ''. in Star Wars ]] On June 13th, 2000 , Jackson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame which can be found at 7018 Hollywood Blvd. In wrote of Jackson's decision: "Like Bill Cosby , Jackson is arguing against the anti-intellectual message that success for young black males is better sought in the worlds of Rap and Sports than in the classroom" {Link without Title} . On January 30th, 2006 , Jackson was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre ; he is the 7th African American and 191st actor to be recognized in this manner. Jackson's next film will be '' Snakes On A Plane '', a thriller scheduled for release on August 18 , 2006 . The film has generated interest based on its title, and Jackson has admitted that the film's title was the reason he agreed to star in it, saying "Snakes on a Plane. You either want to see that, or you don't".1 Jackson's upcoming films also include '' Home Of The Brave '', a post- Iraq War drama co-starring rapper 50 Cent (with whom Jackson had previously refused to appear), and '' Farce Of The Penguins '', a parody on the popular documentary '' March Of The Penguins ''. Other work , based on Jackson's appearance]] Jackson gave his consent for Marvel Comics to design their " Ultimate " version of the character Nick Fury after his likeness. Jackson has been parodied twice on '''', where he was portrayed as a villanous member of the Film Actors Guild , and was referenced on the animated Television show, '' Family Guy '', as one of the characters declared that "Samuel L. Jackson is in everything" (pointing to Jackson's extensive filmography) at which point Brian the Dog is shown directing Jackson in a Pornographic Movie . Jackson recently lent his voice to the character "Gin Rummy" in two episodes of the animated series ''. He is also slated to voice the lead role in an upcoming Anime series, '' Afro Samurai ''. Personal life during a tour of Naval Station Pearl Harbor ]] Jackson, who is 6'3", is married to actress Latanya Richardson , whom he met while attending Morehouse College ; they have a daughter, Zoe. Jackson, a Vegetarian , is an avid Basketball fan, and especially prefers the Harlem Globetrotters . He also enjoys playing Golf , a game he has been reported to have become very proficient at. Jackson also became an avid Liverpool F.C. fan after filming the movie '' The 51st State '' in Liverpool, England . SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY ]] MOVIE DEATHS The characters Jackson plays often end up being Killed . The following is a list and description of assorted films that his characters have died in. (''Warning: Possible spoilers'')
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